Question
Hi, im doing a school project and when i get older i want to be a chiropractic. And we're doing this project where you have to interview a person who has a job you want to be when you get older. And we are trying to figure out how do you use math in your work, so im going to ask you these few questions and please wright me back!
1.) What math skills do you use at work?
2.) How do you use math in your line of work?
3.) Do you think a person can be successful in this career without solid math skills?
4.) What math classes did you take in highschool or college to prepare for this career?
5.) What suggestions regarding math can you give to somebody interested in persuing this career?

Answer
Alright Carra,

Good to hear someone who is interested in helping people naturally.  I do apologize for the delay.  I hope this will be on time for your project.  By the way, where are you?  (state, city).

1.  What math skills do you use at work?
   Simply put it, you need to add, subtract, multiply, or divide in order to tender money when customers/patients pay.  Getting the right amount of change is important to keep people happy.  This same math will also help with inventories.

2. How do you use math in your line of work.
  Geometry is also important.  Chiropractors use lines and angles drawn on an X-ray of a spine to figure out the degrees of scoliosis or severe fracture of the spine.  This will give the severity of the condition.  This will determine if a patient will need surgery or a brace or nothing.  

3. Do you think a person can be successful in this career without solid math skills?
  Not only in Chiropractic career but in any career.  Career is making money while doing something you like (passion).  And if you can't balance a budget with math, you will soon be out of business.  Any miscalculation even in the single digit will make a big difference in the treatment management of a patient.  In my line of business, it affects not only my own career but the health of the patients.

4.  What math classes did you take in high school or college to prepare for this career?
   In high school I had Geometry, trigonometry, Algebra and Calculus.  In College I continued with courses in Calculus and that was it.  

5.  What suggestions regarding math can you give to somebody interested in pursuing this career?
   Besides the basic math courses such as algebra and geometry and all the rest I mentioned, pay close attention to physics.  In order to be proficient in Chiropractic, one must study the biomechanics of the spine and joints.  These are interpreted in term of measurement of angles, speed, velocity, power and so on.

I hope that help Carra.  And good luck.

Dr. Man Tran
www.DrManTran.com

PS:  What grade level are you and how did you get interested in Chiropratic?